1. Call to order: The regular meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM.
2. Attendance: Members present were Chairman Rick Micklon, Dan Peaco, Maureen Howard, Mike McAllister, Recording Secretary –Alternate Shirley Hamilton & CEO, Zak Horton. (Vice Chair Stan Brett, Absent) Win Webster removed from PB, due to absenteeism. Mike McAllister moved up as a full time voting member to fill WW’s Position. (Mike will start his own term, which shall end in 2011). Shirley Hamilton moved up as a voting member for tonight’s meeting.
3. Quorum: Board had a quorum.
4. Secretary’s Report:
A. Planning Board Meeting, April 4, 2006 - Motion to accept minutes. DP/MH – Unanimous. SH abstained from voting.
5. Discussion & Comments from Public:
A. None
6. Shoreland Zoning Applications:
A. None
7. Residence Based Business Applications:
A. Same as 8A below.
8. Site Plan Applications:
A. Avalon Meadows Equestrian Stables. Map R4, Lot 37 – A
Property owners; William Esmann & Susann Esmann being represented by daughter Sarah Shraiberg – owner/operator of the business. RM: What business entity are you? Sarah: I’m a DBA (Doing Business As) RM: Do you have any employees? Sarah: No. Volunteers only, no paid employees. RM: Sanitation facilities? Sarah: Porta-potties only. How many vehicles do you have parking for? Sarah: Currently about 20, never hit full capacity. Day Boys take manure off-site. Currently (1) existing sign. No Fire Hazards that Sarah is aware of. If any come up, she will inform Zak Horton who will notify FD. Comfortably holds 35 – 40 horses. RM: Any abutter issues that the business may have caused? Not sure if it’s business or personal, did have an issue w/ a neighbor, however all issues
have been resolved and dealt w/ promptly. Entire area will be fenced in. No complaints on file. Motion we accept as presented, with no need for a Public Site Walk. MM/DP – Unanimous.
TANYA TAFT
9. Subdivision Application:
A. Dave Fowler representing Hancock Land Management, LLC. – R10, Lot 26. Asking PB to deem this application complete, prior to DEP approval. Board members reviewing application.
Necessary info.
1. Item C – 8 ½ x 11 or 11 x 17 map needed
2. Item D - Revisit Phosphorus,
3. Item D #10, waiver requested
4. Item D # 11, waiver requested on tree diameter. Over 24”
5. Item D #19, If N/A please insert that, so PB is sure item was not missed.
6. Item D #20, Buffer zones need to be defined
7. Item D # 22, N/A,
8. Item D # 24, Revisit (traffic analysis)
9. Item D #25 Revisit
10. Pitt tests needed.
NOTE: PB determined application is not complete. Applicant agrees, and will return.
*A Public Hearing will be needed and possibly a Public Site Walk. To be scheduled at a future meeting. * Requesting to be on May 2nd Agenda.
B. Craig Higgins – R9, lot 38, Preliminary Review for a 14 -lot subdivision.
Representing L&R logging, LLC – 78.29 acres of land.
Craig Higgins and Jim Robbins met w/ the FD about a week ago. Consensus from that meeting: NFPA standard sprinkler system will be installed in each dwelling unit. A one-way traffic flow will be implemented w/ a 16 foot paved, 2 foot gravel shoulder roadway (total drivable surface will be 20 feet wide) An area of sufficient size will accommodate a 31 foot long tanker truck and will be in a parking area within the 2+ acre Recreation Area lot. From point to point, the road measures approximately 1200 feet; sufficient enough for Fire fighter’s to carry hose in. Mike Hooker, Fire Chief is in agreement w/ what the applicant has presented. RM: other professionals will need to be consulted. Applicant agrees.
*A Public Hearing will be needed and possibly a Public Site Walk. To be scheduled at a future meeting. * Requesting to be on May 2nd Agenda.
10. Miscellaneous:
A. PB, Ordinance Committee & FD: “Underground Utilities”. Memo submitted from Ordinance Committee stating with a vote of 3 to 2: Homeowner should decide for themselves if they would like to install an outside disconnect. Fire Chief, Mike Hooker wants a disconnect. His major concern is life safety. After much discussion all members present expressed revisiting this in the form of a public meeting, drafting a consensus, presenting it to BOS, then taking it as a warrant to town meeting to let the people decide for themselves.
B. Mike Hooker – Informational meeting only. RE: Repair of the footbridge that runs from Thompson Lake shore to Blake Island at the end of Otisfield Cove Road. Bridge was removed from water and needs to be repaired. RM: explained the steps he may want to take in this matter. Mike needs to check with DEP and then back to the PB and CEO.
TANYA TAFT
11. Upcoming Dates:
A. Planning Board Meeting May 2, 2006 at 7:00 PM. ~~
12. Discussion & comments from CEO:
A. PB & Zak to discuss possible subdivision violations * will discuss at a future meeting
B. Commercial Land: Statement of facts, stating that land went commercial and when.
* will discuss at a future meeting
B. PB discussion with CEO Re: Requirements for a permit for above ground fuel storage tanks.
(Both above and below 1000-gallon increments). * will discuss at a future meeting
13. Discussion & comments from Board:
A. RM wrote a letter to Win Webster, thanking him for his service to the PB. Requested signatures by all present and TT will make arrangements to get letter to Stan for his signature and then send out to Win.
14. Adjournment:
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 PM. MM/DP – Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted, Tanya Taft, Recording Sec.
Approved by: ____________________________________
Rick Micklon, Chair
Otisfield Planning Board
Approved on: _______________________
TANYA TAFT
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